Human Nutrition Midterm
Human Nutrition Midterm Introduction, Water, Carbohydrates, Energy, Fruits & Veggies, Proteins, Fiber, Lipids, Cooking Methods, Physical and Chemical Changes, Digestive System
Human Nutrition Midterm Introduction, Water, Carbohydrates, Energy, Fruits & Veggies, Proteins, Fiber, Lipids, Cooking Methods, Physical and Chemical Changes, Digestive System
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Lernkarten
Nutrition
A science that studies nutrients and other substances in foods and in the body and how these relate to health and disease. Nutrition also explores why you choose particular foods and the type of diet you eat
Nutrients
The nourishing substances in food that provide energy and promote the growth and maintenance of your body
Macronutrients
(Grams) Carbohydrates, Proteins, Lipids
Micronutrients
(Milligrams & Micrograms) Vitamins, Minerals
Helathy Body contains of:
62% Water
17% Protein
14% Lipids
6% MInerals
1% Carbohydrates
0.002% Vitamins
Structure of Carbohydrates
Carbon
Hydrogen
Oxygen
Energy comes from...
Protein
Carbohydrates
Fat
1 kcal =
= 4.2 kj
1g Protein
4 kcal
1g carbohydrate
4 kcal
1g Fat = ? kcal
9 kcal
